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4runner not starting once I had antifreeze

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Ashtheduster, Mar 3, 2022.

  1. Mar 3, 2022 at 7:03 PM
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    Ashtheduster

    Ashtheduster [OP] New Member

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    I did the water test to make sure I didn't crack a head cause when it over heat the bottom radiator hose blew off. So I did the water test head was good let it cooled then drained and add antifreeze now it won't start its acting like it was overheating but the block is ice cold. I also didn't get any wires or anything like that wet. Any help would be appreciated because im hoping on e I figure this out it will be ready to go on the road again.
     
  2. Mar 4, 2022 at 7:52 AM
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    Overland WT

    Overland WT Grumpy Old Guy

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    Many with many more to go
    What does your oil look like?
     
  3. Mar 4, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    It's black like it should be
     
  4. Mar 4, 2022 at 3:41 PM
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    trlhiker

    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    It shouldn't be black. I believe he was asking it coolant had mixed in with the oil. That will tell you if your head gasket is gone. Dos it turn over at all?
     
  5. Mar 4, 2022 at 5:35 PM
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    Ashtheduster

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    Or dark golden brown a little color blind and he gets but wont fully start which is why I'm a little lost what's it doing
     
  6. Mar 4, 2022 at 5:37 PM
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    Old goat

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    Do a compression test
     
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  7. Mar 5, 2022 at 5:07 PM
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    sound like a head gasket to me??
    NO fun repairing them,, adjusting the valves after the machine shop,,
    :(:(:angrygirl::angrygirl::crapstorm:
     

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